By Staff Reporter
The Presidents of Mozambique and Zimbabwe, H.E. Daniel Chapo and H.E. Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa commissioned Beira-Harare fuel corridor on Wednesday expansion is set to increase the pipeline’s capacity by 67%.
The CPMZ pipeline’s annual transport capacity will grow from 3 million to 5 million cubic meters by the end of 2027. This upgrade will enable the transportation of an additional two billion liters of fuel annually, serving Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and neighboring regional markets such as Zambia, Malawi, Botswana, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
President Chapo emphasized the importance of the project describing it as a vital cog in spurring energy security across the Southern Africa region.
“The expansion of the CPMZ pipeline is an important investment in Mozambique’s infrastructure and in the energy security of our region. By strengthening the connection between the Port of Beira and the Southern African hinterland, we are reinforcing Mozambique’s role as a strategic gateway for regional trade while deepening our cooperation with Zimbabwe,” he said
He added that infrastructure investments like this are vital for economic growth and future resilience.
Also speaking at the occasion, President Mnangagwa highlighted the benefits for Zimbabwe and the region in the long term.
“The stronger Beira-Harare corridor will support Zimbabwe’s energy security while creating greater capacity to serve markets beyond our borders. It shows what Mozambique and Zimbabwe can achieve through cooperation around infrastructure of shared regional importance,” he said.
The project includes building new pumping stations at Nhamatanda in Sofala Province and Messica in Manica Province. It will be synchronized with the planned expansion of the Petrozim Line between Feruka and Harare to create a higher-capacity route from the Mozambican coast into the Southern African hinterland.
Construction and commissioning will proceed without disrupting daily pipeline operations or fuel supplies.
Stretching 294 kilometers, the CPMZ pipeline connects the Port of Beira to Feruka in Zimbabwe, serving as a crucial fuel artery for landlocked Southern African countries. This expansion follows a previous upgrade completed in 2024, which boosted capacity from 2 million to 3 million cubic meters annually.
António Laice, Chairman of the Board of Directors, remarked, “This project adds substantial capacity to one of the region’s most important fuel routes without disrupting the supplies on which countries and businesses rely every day. It is an investment not only in pipeline infrastructure, but in regional trade, industrial activity and the long-term reliability of Southern Africa’s fuel supply network.” Plans are also underway to potentially replace the current pipeline with a larger-diameter line capable of handling around 12 million cubic meters annually, projected to meet demand through 2050
